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Hello there you blank beautiful screen. It's been awhile. I took a little time last week to just step back, disconnect, and honestly breathe. I felt myself needing a breather and a moment to adjust to going back to work (part-time), Lil Man going to school full time, soccer and running for him, and just daily life. You know what I mean.

My typical morning is starting to consist of some type of early morning workout, rushing home to get lunches made, making sure I'm back in time so hubby can get to work, grabbing a quick shower, getting Lil Man to the bus stop, finally getting breakfast for me, packing my work bag, getting laundry started, cleaning up the kitchen, taking the dogs in and out and in and out... and if possible I try to get caught up on email/social media before I head into work.

But I'm back and feeling a little more like I have things under control. I think I'm finding

I Dare You To Try The Food Dare

Full Disclosure: I received an electronic copy of The Food Dare so that I could review the product. My opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

It feels like everywhere that I turn there is some new fad, some new potion, some new drink or some new lotion to try to make you lose weight or instantly become healthy. Everyone has their theories, and just because it works for someone doesn't mean that it will work for you.

That being said, I was given the opportunity to read The Food Dare. The Food Dare is more about enhancing your diet and establishing healthy eating habits instead of a quick fix drop X weight kind of thing. Because, let's face it, how many times have you lost the weight to just gain it back? Chances are the reasons were because you didn't build healthy eating habits.
The Food Dare requires a daily action so it's a journey toward establishing healthy eating habits.

I know that I could personally benefit from healthier eating habits, and I thought that others probably could also.

The directions are simple - basically commit the next 30 days to taking the food dare. Each day follow the action or the dare. (For example, day 1 is drinking at least 64 ounces of water. Day 2 is substituting sugary drinks for water. I think you get the idea).

I like how The Food Dare is broken down into daily actions. By doing 1 daily dare a day, it doesn't seem overwhelming. It's about making substitutions and healthy additions to your life on a daily basis. It's also about creating healthy habits.

I found this book to have some good tips. I know that I struggle with eating enough veggies, and being 'dared' to eat a certain amount a day just might help me increase my veggie intake. I haven't officially committed to taking 'the dare', because I believe it does require a true commitment to be successful. But until I officially commit, I am using some of the tips that I learned in the book. Oh, and on a side note, it also comes with a free printable calendar to help you see each daily dare.

I liked this book, and I think if you are looking for an easy way to start your journey on to a healthier lifestyle, this is a good start.

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Amy I need to loose weight, since my accident have don't have good balance so I can't run. To add insult to injury post accident I have no will power, I love food. Amy for the majority of my life I was a fit action guy, now not so much.

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